The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.

The Vatican on Friday said Pope Francis is showing improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but will not lead an annual ...

The Ash Wednesday procession from the Church of St. Anselm to the Basilica of Santa Sabina will be celebrated by Cardinal ...

While Pope Francis’s condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash ...